The distance between Maniwa and Himeji is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Maniwa to Himeji by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Himeji.
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There are several options for getting from Maniwa to Himeji by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥5,200 ($38) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,780 ($13).
The distance between Maniwa and Himeji is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 90km (56 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Maniwa and Himeji by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Maniwa to Himeji is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ¥1,780 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Maniwa and Himeji, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥5,200 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Maniwa and Himeji. We recommend that you drive to Himeji. instead which will take 1h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Maniwa and Himeji. We recommend that you drive to Himeji. instead which will take 1h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maniwa to Himeji. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 1h 60m.
The closest major airport to Himeji is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Himeji. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Maniwa and Himeji. The distance is around 116km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maniwa to Himeji is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around ¥5,200 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Train | 1h 60m | ¥5,200($38) | twice daily | 162km (101 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | ¥1,780($13) | on demand | 116km (72 miles) |
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The following major airports near Himeji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.